9 mai 2017

Lot 78. Sapphire and diamond necklace. Estimate 65,000 — 75,000 CHF. Photo: Sotheby's.  Designed as two rows of oval and cushion-shaped sapphires alternating with floral motifs highlighted with brilliant-cut diamonds, the front supporting a pendant set with a cushion-shaped sapphire, length approximately 335mm, pouch stamped Fred Leighton.  Accompanied by SSEF report no. 91626, stating that the three tested sapphires are of Ceylon origin, with no indications of... [Lire la suite]

Lot 194. Gold, enamel and diamond bracelet-watch, Bulgari.  Estimate 72,000 — 105,000 CHF. Photo: Sotheby's.  Designed as a serpent, the scales applied with yellow and green guilloché enamel, the eyes highlighted with pear-shaped diamonds, the mouth opening to reveal a circular dial with baton indicators, the bezel set with brilliant-cut diamonds, signed Bulgari, numbered, dial signed Piaget. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, Sessions 1... [Lire la suite]

Lot 259. Pair of sapphire and diamond clips/bangle combination, Cartier. Estimate 80,000 — 140,000 CHF. Photo: Sotheby's.  Each clip of floral design set with oval and cushion-shaped sapphires highlighted with brilliant-cut diamonds, may be worn as a bangle with an additional fitting, inner circumference approximately 185mm, signed Cartier, French assay marks, case signed Cartier. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, Sessions 1 and 2, Genève, 16 mai 2017,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 133. Turquoise and diamond necklace, Bulgari, a pair of earrings, Rave, and a ring. Estimate 80,000 — 140,000 CHF. Photo: Sotheby's.  The necklace set with turquoise cabochons within frames of brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 390mm, signed Bulgari, pouch stamped Bulgari; the pair of earrings similarly set, signed Rave, post and hinged back fittings; the ring en suite, size 52. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, Sessions 1... [Lire la suite]

Lot 198. Enamel, emerald and diamond bracelet-watch, Bulgari. Estimate 82,000 — 122,000 CHF. Photo: Sotheby's.  Of snake design, the gold links applied with brownish-red enamel, further highlighted with brilliant-cut diamonds, the eyes set with pear-shaped emeralds, the mouth opening to reveal a circular watch, the bezel set with single-cut diamonds, signed Bulgari, numbered, dial signed Jaeger-LeCoultre, case signed Bulgari. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 165. Ruby and diamond demi-parure, Schlumberger, circa 1970. Estimate 82,000 — 142,000 CHF. Photo: Sotheby's.  Comprising: a brooch designed as a star collet-set with oval and cushion-shaped rubies, accented with brilliant-cut and marquise-shaped diamonds, signed Schlumberger, French assay marks, pendant hook, and a pair of ear clips, one signed Schlumberger, each with French assay and maker's marks. Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, Sessions 1 and... [Lire la suite]

Lot 161. Turquoise, sapphire and diamond demi-parure, M. Gérard. Estimate 82,000 — 142,000 CHF. Photo: Sotheby's.  Comprising: a necklace set with turquoise cabochons, cabochon sapphires and brilliant-cut diamonds, length approximately 600mm, and a pair of ear clips; each signed M. Gerard, numbered, French assay and maker's marks.  Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels, Sessions 1 and 2, Genève, 16 mai 2017, 10:30 AM

Lot 235. A fine famille-rose 'Butterfly' cup, Daoguang seal mark and period (1821-1850), 7 cm, 2 3/4  in. Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's.  the deep rounded sides rising from a short straight foot to a flaring rim, finely enamelled around the exterior to one side with fruiting pomegranate branches and to the other with three butterflies detailed with gilt, the base with seal mark in iron red Provenance: The Yangzhitang... [Lire la suite]

Lot 234. A pair of famille-verte 'Dragon' bowls, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722), 18.8 cm, 7 3/8  in. Estimate 8,000 — 12,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's.  each body with deep rounded sides rising from a short straight foot to a slightly everted rim, brightly enamelled around the exterior with two pairs of dragon and carp leaping from waves in pursuit of a flaming pearl, the interior with a flaming pearl encircled by flower sprays and Buddhist emblems at the rim, the base with an... [Lire la suite]

Lot 233. A pair of famille-rose 'duck' bowls, Xuantong marks and period (1909-1911), 11.9 cm, 4 11/16  in. Estimate 5,000 — 7,000 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's.  with deep rounded sides rising from a straight foot, delicately enamelled on the exterior with four ducks surrounded by floral blossoms and shrubs, with a bird perched on the branches of a towering willow tree, the interior white, the base with a six-character mark in iron red. Quantité: 2 Sotheby's. Important... [Lire la suite]